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BMW introduces electric 3 Series for Chinese market

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The BMW Group continues to broaden its portfolio of electrically powered vehicles with the addition of the fully electric BMW 3 Series, which will enter the Chinese market in May 2022. Fine tuning of the BMW i3 eDrive35L’s suspension systems to Chinese road conditions has been carried out by the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.

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BYD confirms new 1,000V ‘Super E-Platform’ capable of fast charging 400km in 5 minutes

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Theres just not enough range, and, of course, Charging takes so much longer than a gas station visit. As previously teased, Chinese auto conglomerate BYD has introduced a new 1,000-volt EV platform that can enable charging rates as fast (or perhaps faster) than a trip to the gas station. Were talking five minutes.

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Audi designs urbansphere concept for Chinese megacities

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Designers and engineers initially created the Audi urbansphere for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also suitable for any other metropolitan center in the world. —Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board Management at AUDI AG and responsible for the Chinese market. Drive system and charging.

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BYD debuts 5-minute EV charging system

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BYD recently debuted a 5-minute electric vehicle (EV) charging system, a game-changer in the ever-growing industry. BYD’s 5-minute EV charging system means all-electric cars can charge as fast as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fill up at a gas station. ” It can reach a peak charge of 1,000 kilowatts (kW).

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ABB E-mobility unveils HVC360 for fleet charging

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ABB E-mobility announced details of its new HVC360 fleet charging solution. While the growing number of public charging points is excellent news for EV drivers, these alone do not meet the needs of electric fleets. Another example of HVC360’s global near-term potential can be found in the haulage industry.

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Evonik invests in Chinese graphene company SuperC

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The Chinese company is a provider of graphene materials that improve the range, robustness, charging speed, and service life of lithium-ion batteries. The addition of graphene increases the electrical and thermal conductivity of the batteries for faster charging and better overall performance. Hefei Haizhou New Material Co.,

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Mercedes-Benz announces strategic partnership and equity stake in Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis

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Mercedes-Benz has entered a far-reaching strategic partnership with the Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis Energy (Ganzhou) Co., The technological focus is on significant increases in range through advances in energy density and the reduction of charging times. including taking an equity stake.

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